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Plan and build

Planning considers the way land is used and developed and how a development could impact an area. Building considers safe construction practices, and whether the works comply with building regulations.

Development applications

Information on how we can assist you with the development application process.

Online certificates

Order Property and Rates Certificates online using Council’s eServices portal.

Planning

Access the strategic documents and legislation guiding the planning of our region.

Building certifiers

Council’s building certifiers provide building approval advisory, certification and inspection services.

Septic and plumbing

Understand the requirements for plumbing and drainage works and find information on installing, operating and maintaining septic systems.

Online mapping

Access the IntraMaps online mapping system, obtain a map from our Geographical Information System team, or find links to external mapping sites.

Book an inspection

Book a critical stage building inspection or a Huntlee plumbing and drainage inspection

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Cessnock City Council
62-78 Vincent Street 
Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia

PO Box 152, Cessnock NSW 2325

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02 4993 4100

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council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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Cessnock City Council acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices and operations are located, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

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